Chanel's Striking Air-Gymnastics

I'm sure you've seen these adverts dotted around in fashion mags and I think that they're utterly brilliant. The shoot was lead and designed by Chanel's creative director Karl Lagerfeld and those two very brave models are Saskia de Brauw and Joan Smalls.

The campaign and pictures display the epitome of elegance. It looks so extreme but they don't give any fear away - it' absolutely brilliant! Karl has done it again and blown it out the water.

 

 

We Love Maxi Skirts to the Max

Maxi Skirts? Fashion has been from  the 'no ankles' policy to show all you can and leave nothing as a mystery and back. Excepts this long skirt has many variations - long all round or short at the front and a long tail, to show off those stunning new pair of shoes.

Many people have felt the vintage vibes of a Maxi skirt and have been bold enough to give them a try! They're the perfect option for when you can't decide whether it's a trouser, shorts or skirt day. And if the weather is doing funny things then a Maxi skirt in a light material will do you wonders!

A Maxi skirt is the ultimate symbol of a classy lady who is fashionably courageous and daring. So why not give them a try?

ALSO Maxi skirts are really easy to make...so get creative!

Backpacks Making a Come Back

Backpacks are the reminding image of either hikers or tourists - neither of them particularly flattering. But the backpack is making a comeback as a fashion statement and as a comfy convenience.
 
Many people have taken advantage of this - there is a well known saying that "fashion is pain" , not in this case.

One amazing designer of this blast from the past is Caleb Pederson - the splendid and very talented head designer of Chapel Backpacks. These 'packs are very retro - proper leather straps, brilliant colours and more compartments than a spaceship. Despite the dollar-sign price on their website these spectacular goodies are proudly South African! They support local industries and do what they can to avoid waste of materials. Definitely authentic, South African style ready for the world to see.

(These design pictures are just a few of many. Most 'packs are made as once off's or in small batches. Like I said, this bunch doesn't waste.)

LIKE WHAT YOU SEE? Go check out their other styles of bags, contact them and maybe even buy one of these fantastic things at http://store.chapelgoods.co.za/